Who We Are

The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation is dedicated to supporting an independent and vital Virginia Beach volunteer rescue system. It is our vision to ensure a quality citywide system of volunteer rescue services along with supporting the continued delivery of free pre-hospital emergency care within the City of Virginia Beach.

The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad System is made up of over 1,000 volunteers that serve the community under the coordination of the City of Virginia Beach EMS Department. Each squad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and supports its operational needs through individual fundraising efforts. Because of these volunteer efforts, pre-hospital emergency medical care in the City of Virginia Beach is free to all and contributes to over $22 million in cost savings to the City. The 10 squads within our system include: